Vibration Institute Statement on Impartiality

The Institute’s certification program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in conformance with ISO/IEC 17024-2012. The Vibration Institute operates an objectively constructed certification program which certifies vibration analysts according to ISO 18436 Parts 1 and 2. The Vibration Institute places the utmost importance on the integrity, impartiality, and potential conflicts of interests in carrying out the management of the certification program to ensure fairness for applicants, candidates, and certificants.

Impartiality, objectivity, and conflicts of interests are continually addressed through the use of objective policies and procedures to ensure that all activities undertaken throughout the certification program are conducted in an independent and impartial manner.

The Vibration Institute aims to inspire confidence in the management and implementation of its certification program to applicants, candidates, certificants, and the public at large by:

Being impartial;

Employing competent personnel;

Being responsive to complaints and appeals;

Being open;

Fairness;

Transparency of processes; and

Maintaining confidentiality.

If you have a question regarding this policy or the certification program please contact the Institute at (630) 654-2254 or at information@vi-institute.org.